City Services

The Building Inspections Division of the Fire Department is responsible for the application and enforcement of the building code and related ordinances regulating commercial and residential construction, alterations and the use of buildings within the city.

The Finance Department is responsible for maintaining accounting records and internal auditing for all City operations, processing of accounts payable and receivable, utility billing, debt service, risk management, payroll function, and preparation of the annual city budget.

The mission of the Forest Lake Fire Department is to provide our protection area with a well trained professional organization, and to prevent or safely minimize the loss of life and property in fire and other emergencies at the highest level possible within the resources available.